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The Shining
- Narrated by: Campbell Scott
- Length: 15 hrs and 49 mins
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Summary
Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions grow out of control. As winter closes in and blizzards cut them off, the hotel seems to develop a life of its own. It is meant to be empty. So who is the lady in Room 217, and who are the masked guests going up and down in the elevator? And why do the hedges shaped like animals seem so alive? Somewhere, somehow, there is an evil force in the hotel - and that, too, is beginning to shine….
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- Michael
- 02-10-13
Chilling October Read!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This book delivers all of the traditional ideas that you'd imagine in a horror story! It's perfect to read through October, upcoming Halloween, or any other time of the year that you want to frighten & interest yourself in a chilling tale from Stephen King's brain.
What other book might you compare The Shining to, and why?
Probably other Stephen King novels, as they all seem to link together in his fantastic storytelling way.
What does Campbell Scott bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
His despondent reading made the characters come to life, all appearing bleak but interesting for reasons I don't even really understand.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
From start to finish I was gripped.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-11-20
Well worth the read
I was a little put off listening to this as I’d already seen the movie. I’m glad I didn’t let that stop me. Although it is similar to the movie there are some major differences and as always the books are always better.
Also excellently narrated
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- Ellen Gee
- 28-07-21
Great writing with subpar narrating
Loved the story but the narrator was bit of a let down, still glad worth listening to though. The voices were quite flat most of the time and didn't differ much. It got better as the book went on and it became easier to differentiate.
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- FC360
- 15-10-21
Really nice story
I got told to read the shining book by a friend but decided to get it on audible instead and am glad I did. The story was very different to the movie which surprised me quite a bit I don't think there was much from the book in the movie. I highly recommend this to anyone and for those thinking it might be too scary it's not really that scary, I've read teen books that were scarier rofl. The narrator of this audible is very good, he has a nice soothing voice which changes depending on what's happening such as something dangerous happening or exciting which somewhat made me feel like I was there.
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- mrs susan jones
- 04-02-22
loved this book
I read this book years ago but it is so much better to have it read to you
the narrator built up the suspension brilliantly
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- Jack bravender
- 25-08-20
the best book I've listened to on here
this is what I'd consider a master piece id highly recommend it to my friends, its scary when it needs to be its tense too amd the story keeps you hooked to the end a very good read 10/10
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- Catherine kelly
- 26-10-16
Great story and well performed
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I enjoyed this book. Even though I had read it a number of times, I hadn't realised how drawn out the story was and it's made me think carefully before trying another Stephen King. The performance was good and although I wasn't riveted, I was happy to listen to it.
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- C. Hamilton-welsh
- 02-03-19
superb masterpiece
complete masterpiece of writing and suspense. the film story was a bit different so this is not as you expect. highly recommended
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- CharlieLongman
- 22-08-18
Simply a masterpiece
For years I put off reading then book as I love the film and was aware of how different they are. Yes they are different in some ways and yet still so similar in others. Where the film is is a game changer for horror movies, so is the novel for horror fiction. It’s easy to see why this really kick started Stephen Kings career. It’s an amazing character driven story set against the most terrifying backdrop (the overlook) and you really feel Jacks descent into madness and almost feel like you’re going down with him. I can’t recommend enough.
Ps: Don’t be deterred by the mini series that was “more faithful” to this novel. This is a lot more exciting.
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- Plymouth girl
- 19-05-20
captivating and terrifying
The story sends chills up your spine. Read so effortlessly that it still transported me to the Overlook hotel just as it would if I had turned the pages myself.
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